2020-09-10
Waterline Construction Moves Up LWE
The construction of McConnellsburg’s new 8-inch water main has now moved from downtown to upper Lincoln Way with trenching across the intersection of North Sixth Street. Work will continue up Lincoln Way East and will also go a limited distance up Route 16. The McConnellsburg Water Authority project is expected to be completed by the end of October.
GSR To Hold Benefit Pull
The Grease, Steam, and Rust Association (GSR) is partnering with the Needmore Volunteer Fire Co. (NVFC) to host a benefit pull in honor of Joe Helser, a McConnellsburg resident and GSR member who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. The Helser Family has been a very influential part of GSR for the last 35-plus years. Joe, as well as wife […]
County Reviews Grants
Fulton County Food Basket Director Sue Cubbage met with the county commissioners at their weekly meeting last Tuesday, where they endorsed the 2019-2020 State Food Purchase Program Grant. Commissioners Paula Shives, Stuart Ulsh, and Randy Bunch then approved 22 nongovernmental applications, county departmental requests, and the eligible items for the first round of COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant funds. At […]
38 COVID Cases Now Reported In County
Self-certified restaurants can open indoor dining to 50 percent beginning Sept. 21The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported on Tuesday, Sept. 8, that Fulton County now has 38 cases of COVID-19. A total of 1,042 people have tested negative for the virus. For several weeks in a row, the county has reported two deaths total. Bedford County reported 181 cases of COVID-19 and 3,879 individuals have tested negative for the virus. Five […]
Firemen Place 9/11 Memorial Flags
McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Co. placed its annual flag memorial over the weekend for the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City.
22 Days Left To Respond
CensusSept. 30 deadline
According to the National Census Bureau, there are 22 days remaining to respond to the 2020 Census as of Wednesday, Sept. 9. The last day to respond is Sept. 30. Thus far, Fulton County has a self-response rate of 66.7 percent. Belfast Township has the most responses out of the 13 county townships/boroughs with a 71.1 percent self-response rate. The […]
Woman, Others Join 6-person Living-donor Transplant Swap
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (AP) – Katherine “Kate’’ Maloney is definitely a daddy’s girl. And her father, Steve Leach, is definitely a girl dad. “When I look at my dad, I see a strong, hardworking man. I see my best friend,’’ said Maloney, 30, of Lower Burrell. “I see an amazing grandfather. I love that I can always count on him, […]
Computer Glitches Disrupt Classes As Schools Return Online
MIAMI (AP) – As millions of American youngsters start the school year with online classes at home because of the coronavirus, they are running into technical glitches and other headaches that have thrust many a harried parent into the role of teacher’s aide and tech support person. A ransomware attack forced schools in Hartford, Connecticut, to postpone the start of […]
County Weather Forecast
Very warm with high temperatures in the mid-80s through Thursday and then cooling into the 70s for the weekend. Offand on showers will be possible Thursday and again for the weekend. There are just two weeks of summer left and the days are getting shorter, with sunset now coming at 7:18 p.m. For the amateur astronomers, there will be a […]